Grabber Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Rob I remember that you got a reply to this question, maybe in the Dearborn thread, Your two builders are still their as are mine :happy feet: I guess I missed it. If you find it...post a linky to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Snake Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hello Matt, Thank you for posting the pictures and the info, it's great to see the people who build a awesome engine! Please tell my personal Thank you to Vito and Robert (Bob), for the muscle of my ride. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis70Mach Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hey Matt, I know a lot of people have thanked you for doing this, but I wanted to say a special thank you and share my quick story. As I read in one of my recent old muscle car magazines, there are many stories behind all of those high dollar old muscle cars and I think that is just as interesting as the cars themselves. I have been a muscle car collector for about 8 years and I bought my first one when my only son was just 9 years old. About 3 years ago, when my son turned 13, I bought a 1970 Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet 4 speed from the original selling town of London, Ontario, Canada. When I brought that car home, my 13 year old son fell in love with that car and swore he would have a Mustang some day. Well, this past Christmas my son was now 16 and I gave him a gift that he will remember for the rest of his life.......a 2008 Shelby GT 500, red with black stripes!! The engine builders were Mel Darrington and Alfred Gossett. PLEASE pass on my thanks to them, as I said there is a story behind each and every one of the motors you guys and gals build. Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Looks like Kimberly Taylor and Gretchen Allen built mine.I'm thinking they did a good job.I'll keep the details to myself :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaker281 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Maybe this is the wrong thread for this question or it has been answered before. But here goes anyhow. What special (specific) steps or procedures are performed on the 5.4L as a result of the hand build process? In other words what are the benefits of this process to the final product. i.e. Is this akin to blueprinting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRQuarto Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Matt, are Tim Parrott and Tim Dougherty still a team and building engines? Also, I wrote a letter a month ago to Dawn Rowley over there, is there any way possible to find out if it was received, and if so, what the outcome was? Thank you so much in advance, regardless of the response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Matt, or Tim Parrott and Thomas Henson? Did they switch teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthom1842 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Matt, or Tim Parrott and Thomas Henson? Did they switch teams? Hi This is Matt, Tim and Tom worked together on a couple of occasions. This happens when people take a day off.Tom and Myself have been partners since summer of 06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthom1842 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Matt, are Tim Parrott and Tim Dougherty still a team and building engines? Also, I wrote a letter a month ago to Dawn Rowley over there, is there any way possible to find out if it was received, and if so, what the outcome was? Thank you so much in advance, regardless of the response! Hi, Tim and Paul are still building engines but now have different partners.Tim is now with Vito and Paul is working with Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthom1842 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Maybe this is the wrong thread for this question or it has been answered before. But here goes anyhow. What special (specific) steps or procedures are performed on the 5.4L as a result of the hand build process? In other words what are the benefits of this process to the final product. i.e. Is this akin to blueprinting? Hi Shaker, All engines are built by a specific process that is set up and each detail of the process is definitly to the print. Every part on the engine is inspected by the team to insure the best quality, Lots of gauging to leak testing, and cold testing to insure the quality of this fine product. The pride and hard work that goes into this gt 500 is second to none. Thanks for asking Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthom1842 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hey Matt, I know a lot of people have thanked you for doing this, but I wanted to say a special thank you and share my quick story. As I read in one of my recent old muscle car magazines, there are many stories behind all of those high dollar old muscle cars and I think that is just as interesting as the cars themselves. I have been a muscle car collector for about 8 years and I bought my first one when my only son was just 9 years old. About 3 years ago, when my son turned 13, I bought a 1970 Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet 4 speed from the original selling town of London, Ontario, Canada. When I brought that car home, my 13 year old son fell in love with that car and swore he would have a Mustang some day. Well, this past Christmas my son was now 16 and I gave him a gift that he will remember for the rest of his life.......a 2008 Shelby GT 500, red with black stripes!! The engine builders were Mel Darrington and Alfred Gossett. PLEASE pass on my thanks to them, as I said there is a story behind each and every one of the motors you guys and gals build. Thanks again!! Thanks Dennis, I will pass on the word Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthom1842 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks for posting this Matt!I'm sure everyone thinks this is cool. My builders are Alfred D. Gossett and Mel Darrington. Did Alfred retire? I noticed a pic with Mel and Al, and a pic with Mel and Larry. ??? Oh, and my 08 GT500 Alloy w/ Satin Stripes runs like a champ! Al Took the buyout in mid 08 Enjoy the ride Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthom1842 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Matt,ARE BRIAN AND PAUL STILL AROUND ? They built my engine. Yes they are still building but with different partners Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthom1842 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Mr. Thomas, can you please confirm that this is Mr. Henson's sig? Here's one with both of you. I just wanted to confirm it was this outstanding duo when I come to shake your hands in Dearborn. Yes that is Matt and Tom Henson. We built your engine Enjoy the ride Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Yes they are still building but with different partnersMatt Matt, Do you know if Brian and Paul will be at the Dearborn event? I am flying over from the Pacific NW to see your awesome works and would love to shake their hands and take their Pic. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaker281 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi Shaker,All engines are built by a specific process that is set up and each detail of the process is definitly to the print. Every part on the engine is inspected by the team to insure the best quality, Lots of gauging to leak testing, and cold testing to insure the quality of this fine product. The pride and hard work that goes into this gt 500 is second to none. Thanks for asking Matt Thanks Matt, for taking the time to answer my question. Love my car and certainly appreciate the attention to detail that goes into it! Obviously, the engine is it's "crown jewel"! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venix Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Matt, Can you please pass on a BIG thank you to Tammy and Yvonne, who built my awesome engine, which is now down under. Lovin' the power! Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRQuarto Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Matt, any word if my letter reached Tim Parrott and Paul Dougherty? I know you are busy so if you have a chance I would really appreciate it...thank you so much sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN8KBYT Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hi This is Matt , one of the gt 500 engine builders at Romeo. I have put some of the builders pics in my image gallery for you to check out. More to come. Matt CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE IMAGES. Hi Matt, can you tell Kim that I tried her email to send some photos of her and my car but the email did not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Matt, This thread attached is for Brian and Paul: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...ic=33764&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Matt, Any photos of Seria Fistree (not sure about her last name) and Kimberley Taylor together at an engine build? I saw Kimberley on photos but is Seria still working there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfdiver Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hey Matt, Really cool thing your doing Matt. I am having trouble reading the first persons' signature, can you help? I think it is Terrance thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpireStateGT500 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Any idea on these signatures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hey Matt,Really cool thing your doing Matt. I am having trouble reading the first persons' signature, can you help? I think it is Terrance thanks, Scott That is Terrance K Barr, he is also one of my builders and a really nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfdiver Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 That is Terrance K Barr, he is also one of my builders and a really nice guy. Thanks VaporDude I can see it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 That is Terrance K Barr, he is also one of my builders and a really nice guy. My builders too. When I go back in 2009 I'm taking them out for a few beers. Great guys. Oh, and they can take the FASTEST color out for a spin too! I'll make them honorary members of the Black Vert Mafia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 In mafia style? You make them an offer they can't refuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Joe, I'll see your few beers and raise you more beers. I think we will need a designated driver to get them home or let them sleep in your room. My wife doesn't drink much anymore and I am sure she wouldn't mind volunteering for that job. I think I hear a really big party for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACCLERCR Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 My engine builders are Yvonne and Tammi...how can I send them a THANK YOU directly? This is awesome to put faces to the names... Please let me know what I can do...I really like to send them something....my two boys (6 and 7 yrs old) would love to say "Thank you!" too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Joe, I'll see your few beers and raise you more beers. I think we will need a designated driver to get them home or let them sleep in your room. My wife doesn't drink much anymore and I am sure she wouldn't mind volunteering for that job. I think I hear a really big party for next year. Deal. We'll let the wives drive. You, me, Terry and Mike. I'll even let you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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